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Chico to South Lake Tahoe

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Chico

California, United States

Overall
6.8
Connector
8.0
Per day (mid-range)
$168

OutdoorsNational parks

  • Drive
  • Train
  • Airport

Peak: CSU graduation, move-in and football we…

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South Lake Tahoe

California, United States

Overall
5.7
Connector
7.3
Per day (mid-range)
$265

OutdoorsSkiing

  • Drive
  • Airport

Peak: July-August and winter holidays/ski wee…

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